Marine Terrace
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: At £202,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 2020% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 2020% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 2020% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £202,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (71) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Marine Terrace is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 765 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 303 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 67m away. The median property price is £202,500, with exceptional growth of 2020% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 245m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (sea flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Marine Terrace, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Guildhall Surgery 667m · 8 min walk
- The New Surgery 1233m · 15 min walk
- The Laser Clinic - Folkestone 1520m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Folkestone Library 462m · 6 min walk
- Wood Avenue Library 1239m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bayle Pond Gardens 176m · 2 min walk
- Payers Park 332m · 4 min walk
- Harbour Ward Community Gardens 481m · 6 min walk
- East Cliff Triangle 566m · 7 min walk
- Bruce Porter Garden 744m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School 245m · 3 min walk
- Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School 427m · 5 min walk
- Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone 910m · 11 min walk
- Mundella Primary School 1141m · 14 min walk
- Castle Hill Community Primary School 1239m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Segrave Road — Folkestone and Hythe50
- The Durlocks — Folkestone and Hythe48
- Southbourne Road — Folkestone and Hythe51
- Marine Parade Mews — Folkestone and Hythe44
- Shoreline Crescent — Folkestone and Hythe48
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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